According to the statement, the hospital is a specialised centre for complex medical care, staffed by an internationally trained and experienced clinical team. The child, who was already critically ill, was referred to the facility for specific diagnostic procedures after undergoing treatment for a period of time at two separate paediatric centres.
The hospital explained that upon the patient’s arrival, its medical team immediately commenced care in line with established clinical protocols and internationally accepted medical standards. This included the use of sedation where it was deemed clinically necessary. The facility further stated that care was provided with urgency and diligence, given the severity of the child’s condition at presentation.
The statement noted that, during the course of treatment, the hospital worked collaboratively with external medical teams, as recommended by the family. All required clinical support was made available, and efforts were coordinated to ensure the patient received comprehensive and appropriate care. Despite these interventions, the child sadly passed away less than 24 hours after arriving at the facility.
In response to the incident, the hospital disclosed that it has commenced a detailed internal investigation in line with its clinical governance framework and best practices. It emphasized its commitment to transparency, accountability, and full cooperation with any clinical or regulatory reviews that may arise.
The facility also acknowledged the profound grief being experienced by the family, describing the loss of a child as an unimaginable tragedy. It expressed deep sympathy to Chimamanda Adichie and her family, and stated that it remains available to offer support in any way that may bring comfort during this devastating time.
Concluding the statement, the hospital underscored that its medical professionals are deeply affected by the loss. It reaffirmed its commitment to compassion, patient safety, and responsible engagement with due process, while also stressing the importance of respecting the family’s privacy as investigations continue.
The Full Statement
We extend our deepest sympathies to Chimamanda Adichie and family on the demise of their son and acknowledge the profound and unimaginable loss they are experiencing during this deeply distressing time. The loss of a child is beyond words, and we offer our most heartfelt condolences to his parents and the entire family.
We find it necessary, for the record, to clarify that some of the reports currently being circulated contain inaccuracies.
Our facility is a reputable centre for complex medical care, led by an internationally trained and experienced clinical team. The patient, who was critically ill, was referred to our facility for specific diagnostic procedures after receiving treatment for a period of time at two paediatric centres. Upon arrival, our medical team immediately provided care in line with established clinical protocols and internationally accepted medical standards, including the administration of sedation where clinically indicated.
In the course of his care, we worked collaboratively with external medical teams as recommended by his family and ensured that all necessary clinical support was provided. Despite these concerted efforts, the patient sadly passed away less than 24 hours after presenting at our facility.
We have commenced a detailed investigation consistent with our clinical governance standards and best practices. We remain committed to engaging transparently and responsibly with all clinical and regulatory processes. We recognise that the family is grieving an irreplaceable loss and we shall continue to support them in any way that may bring comfort during this devastating period.
As medical professionals, we carry the weight of this loss deeply. Our priority remains compassion, patient safety, and the responsible handling of this matter, while respecting the family’s privacy and allowing due process to take its course. We continue to hold the family in our thoughts and prayers.
SIGNED BY
MANAGEMENT, EURACARE MULTISPECIALIST HOSPITAL